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Laura Louise Isaac passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 3, 2019 at the age of 88. Laura was born on March 8, 1931 in the small community of Dallas, Ore. She was the second of four children born into the family of Henry and Katherine Buhler. She is the first of the four children to graduate to her heavenly home. Laura was born into a Chris- centered family, and she accepted the Lord as her personal savior on May 4, 1941. This decision began her most important relationship on...
A graveside memorial service will be held for Howard D. Stene on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 10 a.m.. at West Side Cemetery in Taft. A celebration meal will follow at the Petroleum Club in Taft. Howard was born May 21, 1942, in Ada, Minn., to Melvyn and Florence Stene. He is survived by his brother, Don Stene, and wife Penny as well as niece Patricia Romaine and nephews Matthew and Mark Stene. He was preceded in death by his brother, Merlyn Stene. After serving in the U.S. Army, Howard moved to...
John Armendariz Jr. of Perry, Ga., was born July 25, 1940, at a home in the outskirts of Bakersfield, and went to be with our Lord on April 30, 2019, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 29½ years, Lomita, as well as his two sons, John III (wife Kerry) and Bryan (wife Lupe). Sibling survivors are sisters Mary Ramirez, Sally Gonzalez (husband Jacinto), Gloria Ybarra (husband Harry) and Brother David (wife Becky). John also leaves three grandchildren, Christian, Lisa and...
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jeremiah Andrew Gomez passed away on April 14, 2019. He was born and raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School in 2015. Jeremiah, know as "Jumbo," lived life to the fullest and was quite the character. He loved sports especially basketball. He was interested in classic cars and trucks. After high school he worked at Hitchcock Auto Parts and then decided to join the military. He graduated from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, and was then...
Viola Lillian Misenhimer passed away at home in Shafter on April 29, 2019 at the age of 95. She is survived by her beloved children, Phyllis Sanders of Oklahoma, Lawanda Cramer of Bakersfield and William Misenhimer from Palm Springs, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and eleven great, great grandchildren. Viola was born in Lula, Okla., where she lived until she moved to Shafter in 1960. She lovingly tended her gardens of vegetables and flowers, and enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She...
Nancy Karen Anderson, 65, of Bakersfield, passed away April 25, 2019. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Coral Wyne Poole Clark, 80, of Bakersfield, passed away April 28, 2019. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Viola Misenhimer, 95, of Shafter, passed away April 29, 2019, in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Patricia Morfin de Pelayo, 51, of Bakersfield, passed away April 29, 2019 passed away. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Francisca Rodriguez, 88, passed away April 22, 2019...
Larry Gene Bynum was born May 12, 1954, in Van Buren, Ark., and moved to California in 1959 with his grandparents, Everett Monroe and Belva Bynum. Growing up in Shafter, Larry attended school in the Richland School District and Shafter High School. As a teen and young adult, Larry worked in the local fields and sheds. Eventually Larry became a truck driver, driving locally, cross country and within the oil fields. After a life-changing injury in 1986, Larry was forced to retire from trucking....
Laura Louise Isaac passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 3, 2019 at the age of 88. Laura was born on March 8, 1931 in the small community of Dallas, Ore. She was the second of four children born into the family of Henry and Katherine Buhler. She is the first of the four children to graduate to her heavenly home. Laura was born into a Chris- centered family, and she accepted the Lord as her personal savior on May 4, 1941. This decision began her most important relationship on...
It is with great sadness that the family of Santiago Gonzalez Valdez announces his passing on Wednesday May 1, 2019, at the age of 72 years. Santiago will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia, and his children, Mary Lou (Paul) Shaw, Eddie (Maria) Gonzalez, Araceli (David) Hurley, Santiago Jr. (Kristi) Gonzalez. Santiago will also be fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Daniel & Lauren Shaw, Adam & Carolyn Gonzalez, Rebekah Hurley, Elizabeth, Olivia & Alexand...
Wendell Schofield West, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 12, 1930, to Fred and Winifred (Schofield) West in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wendell learned early the value of both thrift and hard work. The oldest of five children, he prized the opportunities gained by a good education, graduating from the University of Utah in accounting. After proudly serving in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, Wendell served as a missionary for The...
Today we mourn the loss of a great man, Fred Starrh, patron of the arts, sciences and his church, lover of his family and community, local farmer and an approachable, larger-than-life friend to many people across the nation. Fred slipped peacefully from this world on the evening of April 16, 2019 at the age of 89, at home while under the care of his wife, Linda Starrh. Fred was born in Arizona on June 15, 1929 of humble circumstance, the youngest son of a family growing cotton in Pima County...
Vicky Ann Jacobs was born in Delano on Oct. 21, 1956, to Elzie and Joan Grissom. She fought a 13-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis and passed away surrounded by her loving husband and children on April 16, 2019. Vicky enjoyed cooking, baking and shopping, as well as spending time with her children, grandchildren, and little dog, Peanut. Vicky joins in Heaven her parents, Elzie Lee Grissom and Joan Grissom (nee Montgomery); second husband, David A. Gonzales; and nephew, "Little Steve" Rill....
Thurman Junior Bruce, 78, of Bakersfield, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Thurman was born May 26, 1940, in Quinton, Okla., to the late Thurman Bruce of Arkansas and Opal (Harris) Bruce of Oklahoma. He joined the Teamsters April 21, 1971 while working at Niagara Chemical Co. He started working at United Parcel Service Nov. 15, 1971. On Nov. 14, 1989 he was appointed Shop Steward for the Teamsters and became an executive board member of the Teamsters until...
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jeremiah Andrew Gomez passed away on April 14, 2019. He was born and raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School in 2015. Jeremiah, know as "Jumbo," lived life to the fullest and was quite the character. He loved sports especially basketball. He was interested in classic cars and trucks. After high school he worked at Hitchcock Auto Parts and then decided to join the military. He graduated from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, and was then...
Jesse G. Cooper, 89, of Bakersfield, passed away April 21, in Bakersfiel. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Geronimo Guzman Torres, 65, passed away April 23 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Lucero Navarro Magana, 32, passed away April 18 in Fresno. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ramona Lisa Gutierrez, 57, passed away April 22 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Luisa Sanchez, 71, passed away April 17 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham &...
Today we mourn the loss of a great man, Fred Starrh, patron of the arts, sciences and his church, lover of his family and community, local farmer and an approachable, larger-than-life friend to many people across the nation. Fred slipped peacefully from this world on the evening of April 16, 2019 at the age of 89, at home while under the care of his wife, Linda Starrh. Fred was born in Arizona on June 15, 1929 of humble circumstance, the youngest son of a family growing cotton in Pima County...
Thurman Junior Bruce, 78, of Bakersfield, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Thurman was born May 26, 1940, in Quinton, Okla., to the late Thurman Bruce of Arkansas and Opal (Harris) Bruce of Oklahoma. He joined the Teamsters April 21, 1971 while working at Niagara Chemical Co. He started working at United Parcel Service Nov. 15, 1971. On Nov. 14, 1989 he was appointed Shop Steward for the Teamsters and became an executive board member of the Teamsters until...
Ron Warkentin was born on March 14, 1950, to Katherine (nee Bestvater) and Aaron F. Warkentin of Shafter. Ron graduated in 1968 from Shafter High School, where he developed his love of tennis. He was a fierce competitor who went on to win the Bakersfield City Tennis Tournament's Mens Divisions D, Cc and B at the Racquet Club. Ron started his work career with Superior Farming Co. as a pest control applicator. At one time he owned the Union 76 station at Lerdo and Highway 99. He was an automotive...
Rita A. Portwood was born on Dec. 13, 1932 in Stigler, Okla., and passed away peacefully at her home in Wasco on April 9, 2019 after a short illness. She was 86 years old and had been in the capable hands of in-home caregivers, as well as hospice care. Rita enjoyed the family farm life and attending yearly reunions of the extended Mills family. She also enjoyed a cattle ranch she and her husband owned in Springville for over 40 years; she loved the cattle, wildlife and hiking around the hills...
Arthur Wilson McDonald, Jr., 66, of Shafter and Norman, Okla. passed away April 4, 2019, in Bakersfield. Mario Montoya Montoya, of Shafter, passed away April 13, 2019, in Shafter. Services pending. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Thurman Junior Bruce, 78, of Shafter, passed away April 13, 2019, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
The earthly journey of Ione R. Jensen Lollar came to an unexpected end on April 1, 2019. Living with the lifelong motto of "Life's a Journey," what a journey she had! Ione was born in Curtis, Neb., on June 15, 1936 to loving parents Clarence "Butch" and Ebba Jensen. At age 3, the family moved to California, where Lollar would live for the next 80 years. Ione attended Wasco schools and graduated from Wasco High in 1954. Her journey continued to UCLA and Children's Hospital School of Physical...
Arturo Gutierrez Lemus, 82, passed away April 16 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Luisa Sanchez, 71, passed away April 17 in Bakersfield. Services pending. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter....
Vicky Ann Jacobs was born in Delano on Oct. 21, 1956, to Elzie and Joan Grissom. She fought a 13-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis and passed away surrounded by her loving husband and children on April 16, 2019. Vicky enjoyed cooking, baking and shopping, as well as spending time with her children, grandchildren, and little dog, Peanut. Vicky joins in Heaven her parents, Elzie Lee Grissom and Joan Grissom (nee Montgomery); second husband, David A. Gonzales; and nephew, "Little Steve" Rill....
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jeremiah Andrew Gomez passed away on April 14, 2019. He was born and raised in Shafter and graduated from Shafter High School in 2015. Jeremiah, know as "Jumbo," lived life to the fullest and was quite the character. He loved sports especially basketball. He was interested in classic cars and trucks. After high school he worked at Hitchcock Auto Parts and then decided to join the military. He graduated from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, and was then...
[BEGIN BOLD]Arthur Wilson McDonald, Jr.,[END BOLD] 66, of Shafter and Norman, Okla., passed away April 4, 2019 in Bakersfield. [BEGIN BOLD]Mario Montoya Montoya, [END BOLD] of Shafter, passed away April 13, 2019, in Shafter. Services pending. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. [BEGIN BOLD]Thurman Bruce, [END BOLD] 78, of Shafter passed away April 13, 2019, in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
